Family Camping Activities for All Ages: Games, Hiking, and Campfire Fun
Explore family camping activities that bring all ages together, from outdoor games and scenic hikes to memorable campfire fun that creates lasting memories.
Welcome to Singing Mesa Ranch, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Lucas, Iowa. This premier campground and RV park offers a unique blend of natural beauty, top-notch facilities, and warm hospitality, making it the perfect destination for travelers, outdoor enthusiasts, and horse lovers alike.
At Singing Mesa Ranch, you’ll find a variety of accommodations to suit your needs, including spacious campsites with full hookups, cozy camping cabins, and comfortable lodging options. Whether you’re passing through or planning an extended stay, our ranch provides a peaceful retreat surrounded by picturesque landscapes and well-maintained trails.
Our facilities are designed to cater to both humans and their four-legged companions. Horse enthusiasts will appreciate our sizeable stalls, indoor and outdoor arenas, and groomed trails that offer a variety of scenic routes. For those traveling with pets, we are proud to be a pet-friendly establishment, ensuring that every member of your family feels welcome.
What sets Singing Mesa Ranch apart is our commitment to exceptional service. Our owners, Jana and her team, go above and beyond to ensure every guest has a memorable experience. From guided trail tours to providing essential amenities like long hoses, wheelbarrows, and manure piles, we strive to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.
Don’t just take our word for it—here’s what our guests have to say:
Whether you’re seeking a peaceful getaway, an adventure-filled weekend, or a convenient stop on your journey, Singing Mesa Ranch is the ideal destination. Add us to your list of "must-attend" locations and experience the warmth and charm that make us a favorite among travelers. We look forward to welcoming you soon!
Onsite services
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Grilling
RV camping
RV electric hookup
RV sewer hookup
RV water hookup
Hiking
Barbecue grill
Gender-neutral restroom
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Public shower
Restroom
Running water
Slides
Swings
Tent sites
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
Playground
On-site parking
Dogs allowed
I would give this place a thousand stars if I could! I can't recommend it enough! The owners are wonderful people, very kind, very helpful, and make you feel welcome. They had great facilities and really went above and beyond for us when I was having a rough time with my chronic illness. They are wonderful with the horses there and were great about our dogs and especially with us having 3 most other places would not allow us to stay. If you are traveling through or looking for an extended stay I can't recommend them highly enough. Please consider spending a night or a month here, I promise you won't regret it! This will be our go to when we need a place to take care of our horses or when we need somewhere to stop for a night.
Highly recommend adding Singing Mesa to your list of "must attend" adventures for you and your horse! Jana is an amazing host and has everything from long hoses, to wheelbarrows and forks, and close manure piles. She took us on a trail tour and everything so we felt comfortable heading out the first time. Stalls and pens are sizeable, the indoor and outdoor arenas make for great warm up areas before hitting the trails, and the campsites have all the hook ups you need. The trails are well groomed and allow you to choose your own adventure from a variety of nice wide trails. We stayed in the cabin and loved it! We will be back soon - thanks again!
I highly recommend Singing Mesa! My fiancé and I decided we wanted to camp with our horses, of course last minute, on Labor Day weekend. Jana was awesome to work with and had a spot for our tent and horses! Upon arrival she let us know that the cabin they had was available due to a cancellation, so we decided to stay in it. It is the perfect size and you have your own area away from the rest of the campers and their horses. The view is absolutely incredible and the hospitality is even better! We still have one more day left and I’m excited to explore the rest of the trails they have created on this beautiful property!
Singing Mesa is a wonderful place to arena and trail ride, attend a clinic, board, and camp. The owners are extremely knowledgeable about equine health and management. They make every effort to ensure that horses and riders are well taken care of. They are extremely responsive, and Jana has supported my daughter in all of her equine activities from cowgirl queen preparation, to opening her arena and providing desensitizing objects for the horses, introduction to calf roping, and so much more. The facility is beautiful and well kept. It is family friendly and boarded horses are tended to like they are at a spa. Highly recommend!
Absolutely beautiful and restful stop from our travels. The barn was very well maintained and clean for our 4 legged family members. We rented the camper on site which was cozy and welcoming. Jana greeted us upon arrival and made us feel right at home.
I was traveling from Minnesota to Kansas with two horses when I contacted Janna at Singing Mesa. I was looking for a place to stop overnight, but also wanted to get a quick ride in. Janna was SO helpful. She is very welcoming. She told me everything I needed to know about staying at SMR (Janna happened to be out of town on her own horse camping trip). The ranch is very neat and organized. I used two of the outside covered pens for my mares. I was able to pull my LQ trailer right across from the pens. There as electric and water available and nice picnic tables. I am super happy the pens are covered with sturdy metal roofs because there was quite a storm and rain that evening. My mares were nice and dry the next morning. Riding: I had a nice ride through open fields and saw turkeys, deer and raccoons. The trails are marked with ribbons, but Janna told me I was welcome to ride off-trail and explore. That's what I did. There are a few water crossings and pretty scenery. I think the pricing is very reasonable for such new and safe accommodations. If I ever need a place to overnight in the area again, I would absolutely stay at Singing Mesa Ranch!